COACHING     Testimonials Here's what Ringette Nova Scotia coaches are saying about the NCCP Community Sport Initiation and Competition - Introduction Coaching Clinics: "Thanks for offering this course. It was very educational, and the instructors were very knowledgeable. Both the instruction and the materials provided are invaluable. Thanks again for the opportunity!" - Clinic Participant, January 2009 "Thank you guys - it was well run and the future of ringette looks bright!" - Clinic Participant, January 2009 "This course was very worthwhile." - Clinic Participant, January 2009   Coach Resources Long-Term Athlete Development - this website describes the 7 stage Canadian model of Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD), a training, competition, and recovery program based on developmental age - the maturation level of an individual - rather than chronological age. It is athlete-centred, coach driven, and adminstration, sport science, and sponsor supported.     Coaching Female Athletes - a publication by the Coaching Association of British Columbia. Designed by coaches for coaches to address important issues about coaching female athletes     Frequently Asked Questions (and the Answers!) about the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) qualifications you require to coach ringette in Nova Scotia.     Ringette Nova Scotia Coach Training Requirements effective July 9, 2008. Updated November 5, 2009.     Long Term Athlete Development - Presentation by Ringette Canada at the RNS 2008 Annual General Meeting **Note: File Size is 30Mb - please allow time to download     Ringette Nova Scotia Complaint Management Process     Leadership in Community Sport - a resource manual developed by Sport Nova Scotia.     Ringette Canada Trainer Requirements - A person who fulfills one of these requirements will be considered to meet RC requirements to fulfill role of Trainer for a team.     Ringette Canada Coaching Requirements Chart - A quick quide to explaining coaching requirements for the 2009-2010 season.     QUICK LINKS Ringette Canada Official Rules Tournaments RNS Planning Calendar RNS Policy Manual Central Website Ringette History in NS